# Brightcove

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/brightcove

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Boston, US
- Website: www.brightcove.com
- Total disclosed funding: $81M
- Latest round: Series C (Jan 26, 2007)
- Investors on record: 11

## About

Brightcove, Inc. is a prominent provider of video hosting and streaming solutions, offering tools that enhance audience engagement and improve marketing effectiveness across digital platforms.Founded in 2004 in Boston, US, Brightcove, Inc. specializes in video content solutions. The company has undergone strategic pivots to focus on enhancing its video marketing services. In November 2024, Bending Spoons S.p.A, a portfolio company of Cherry Bay Capital, Red Circle Investments, Banco BPM, Creator Partners, Intesa Sanpaolo, Maximum Effort Holdings, Cox Enterprises Inc., NUO, Tamburi Investment Partners, Baillie Gifford, NB Renaissance Partners, and Durable Capital Partners, agreed to fully acquire Brightcove, Inc. for USD 4.45 per share or approximately USD 233 million, in a public to private transaction. Brightcove provides a comprehensive suite of video services, including the Brightcove Marketing Studio™, which allows users to create, manage, and distribute video content across various platforms. The company serves a wide range of clients from enterprises to media businesses, with a focus on optimizing video marketing strategies through features like real-time analytics and interactive capabilities. Brightcove is focused on expanding its offerings with new products aimed at enhancing video marketing capabilities. The company has plans to enter new geographic markets, particularly in Asia-Pacific, by 2025.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, Jan 26, 2007, $60M — Accel, General Catalyst Partners, Allen & Company, Transcosmos Investment & Business Development, The New York Times Company Regional Media Group, IAC Inc., AOL Ventures, Hearst Ventures, Maverick Capital, AllianceBernstein, Brookside Equity Partners
- Series B, Nov 1, 2005, $16M — IAC Inc., AOL Ventures, Hearst Ventures
- Series A, Mar 1, 2005, $5.5M — Accel, General Catalyst Partners

## Investors

- Accel (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/accel) — Series A, Series C
- General Catalyst Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/general-catalyst-partners) — Series A, Series C
- IAC Inc. — Series B, Series C
- AOL Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/aol-ventures) — Series B, Series C
- Hearst Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/hearst-ventures) — Series B, Series C
- Allen & Company — Series C
- Transcosmos Investment & Business Development — Series C
- The New York Times Company Regional Media Group — Series C
- Maverick Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/maverick-capital) — Series C
- AllianceBernstein (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/alliancebernstein) — Series C
- Brookside Equity Partners — Series C